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What's next for 2026
🎨 Term 1 – Watercolour Progressive / Intermediate
6 Weeks | Tuesday Afternoons
12:30pm – 4:00pm
3 February – 10 March 2026
A short, sharp 6-week “back in the swing” course to start the year.
Perfect for those who have completed Watercolour Beginnings and are looking to advance and refresh their skills.
Featuring new and refreshed images.
🎨 Term 2 – Watercolour Beginnings
8 Weeks | Tuesday Day & Evening
Day: 12:30pm – 4:00pm
Evening: 5:00pm – 8:30pm
24 March – 12 May 2026
Our first Watercolour Beginnings course for 2026.
Ideal for newcomers and those wanting to refresh their skills (don’t be afraid to refresh – even Bruce has done it!).
Updated and refreshed curriculum and images.
🎨 Term 3 – Watercolour Progressive / Intermediate
8 Weeks | Tuesday Day & Evening
Day: 12:30pm – 4:00pm
Evening: 5:00pm – 8:30pm
26 May – 14 July 2026
For students who have completed Watercolour Beginnings and are ready to continue developing their skills.
Includes new and refreshed images.
🎨 Term 4 – Watercolour Beginnings
8 Weeks | Tuesday Day & Evening
Day: 12:30pm – 4:00pm
Evening: 5:00pm – 8:30pm
28 July – 15 September 2026
The final Watercolour Beginnings course for 2026.
Suitable for beginners and those wishing to refresh their foundation skills.
Updated curriculum and new image selections.
🎨 Term 5 – Watercolour Progressive / Intermediate
8 Weeks | Tuesday Day & Evening
Day: 12:30pm – 4:00pm
Evening: 5:00pm – 8:30pm
6 October – 1 December 2026
Our final Progressive / Intermediate course for the year, finishing in time for Christmas.
Designed for students ready to advance their watercolour practice.
Exhibitions & Special Events – 2026
🖼 22nd Solo Exhibition
Toowoomba Repertory Theatre, Margaret Street
Dates TBC
🏠 INSTUDIO ART TRAIL
Our studio will be open as part of this wonderful “Open Studio” concept.
25 Gillmeister Street, Kleinton
Dates TBC
🌿 Artist at Large – Plein Air Sessions
A number of Plein Air sessions and possibly a weekend paint-away are being planned.
Dates & details TBC – register your interest.
Enquiries & Bookings
For details or to register your interest:
Bruce Griffiths
📧 brucengriffiths@yahoo.com.au
📞 0403 346 229
Recognition at the Watercolour Society of Queensland's 2025 Annual Exhibition
Artistry
I’m delighted to share that my painting, The Mists Within, has been awarded Runner Up in the Traditional Professional category of the Watercolour Society of Queensland's 2025 Annual Exhibition.
The judges offered the following reflections on the piece:
“The artwork commands attention through its powerful composition, where the eye is naturally drawn to a compelling focal point shaped by the interplay of cool and warm hues. The contrast between icy blues and sunlit ambers creates a dynamic tension that energises the piece without overwhelming its serenity. A soft, calm background gently cushions the scene, allowing the mid-ground to emerge with intricate detail and quiet authority. The artist's treatment of the trees is particularly masterful — each stroke feels deliberate, yet free, capturing both the structure and spirit of nature. This variety in brushwork, often difficult to balance, lends the foliage a sense of realism that feels spontaneous and alive. The layering of textures and tones in the mid-ground adds depth, inviting the viewer to linger and explore. Light is used not just to illuminate, but to sculpt the atmosphere, casting subtle shadows that whisper of hidden stories. There's a quiet mystery embedded in the mood — something just beyond reach, waiting to be discovered. The overall ambience evokes curiosity, as if the scene is part of a larger narrative unfolding just outside the frame. It's a work that doesn't just depict a landscape — it breathes it into being.”
I’m honoured by this recognition, and grateful to the Watercolour Society of Queensland for continuing to provide such a vibrant space for artists to share their work.
Thank you to everyone who has supported me on this creative journey.
— Bruce
